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EPISODE · Jun 13, 2026 · 9 MIN

How to Recover from a Bad Work Day Without Spiraling

from Workplace Wellbeing with Fexingo: Mental Health, Stress, and Healthy Career Habits · host Fexingo

Lucas and Luna explore the science of emotional recovery after a rough day at the office. Drawing on research from Stanford psychologist Dr. Anna Roth about 'cognitive closure' and the 90-second rule for emotional resets, they discuss why venting often backfires, how to avoid rumination spirals, and a simple three-step method to reclaim your evening after workplace stress. Lucas shares his own experience with a failed presentation and how he applied the 'data vs. story' distinction to stop overthinking. Luna challenges the idea that distraction is always bad and introduces the concept of a 'transition ritual' from her corporate coaching background. Specific, practical, and grounded in behavioral science. #WorkplaceWellbeing #MentalHealth #StressRecovery #Rumination #EmotionalResilience #CognitiveClosure #TransitionRitual #CareerAdvice #DrAnnaRoth #StanfordPsychology #90SecondRule #StopOverthinking #WorkStress #HealthyHabits #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #CareersPodcast #MentalHealthAtWork Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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